Oncology
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Scientists solve 'Frankenstein' DNA puzzle AAP - 11-11-2014
Researchers have discovered how cancer cells accumulate extra copies of cancer-causing genes, stitching together DNA to form giant chromosomes.
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Cleaning chemical used to fight cancer AAP - 07-11-2014
A chemical similar to those used in soap powder and detergent is offering hope in the battle against cancer. Australian researchers have shown
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Colon cancer 'could surge among young' AAP - 06-11-2014
A projected rise in young colon cancer sufferers is based on unhealthy eating and other lifestyle factors. Colon cancer among people under
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Prostate cancer risk less for Lotharios AAP - 29-10-2014
A new study has found that men who sleep with multiple women are 28 per cent less likely to develop prostate cancer than their one-partner counterparts.
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Thin melanomas still dangerous: Qld study AAP - 22-10-2014
Thin melanomas are killing more Australians than thick ones, demonstrating that prevention is the only reliable defence against the skin cancer.
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GPs 'struggle to spot lung cancer' AAP - 15-10-2014
Family doctors need more help in recognising patients at a high risk of lung cancer, new research has found. One in three lung cancer sufferers
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Combined cancer treatment hailed AAP - 02-10-2014
Combining immunotherapy and radiotherapy helps the immune system hunt down and destroy cancer cells not killed by the initial radiotherapy, a study says.
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Breast cancer drug extends life: study AAP - 29-09-2014
A study has shown that a new drug has extended the lives of some patients with advanced breast cancer by almost 16 months. A drug developed
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Calcium levels in blood warning of cancer AAP - 26-09-2014
Higher levels of calcium in the blood can be a warning sign of cancer, potentially opening the door to a simple blood test to aid early detection.
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Dye offers hope in removing tumours AAP - 25-09-2014
Two surgeons have come up with dyes that make tumours glow, making it easier to identify their margins and ensure no traces are left behind during surgery.
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Lung cancer funding rises but still low AAP - 24-09-2014
Lung cancer receives only five per cent of tumour-specific cancer funding, yet the cancer is the biggest killer. Only five per cent of tumour-specific
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Margie Abbott launches Pink Lipstick Day AAP - 11-09-2014
Margie Abbott has told a charity brunch to launch Pink Lipstick Day that she has always encouraged her daughters to be cancer aware. The prime
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Breath test for lung cancer mooted AAP - 10-09-2014
Scientists have discovered subtle genetic changes in vapour given off by cells, which could help in the development of a breath test to diagnose lung cancer.
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Call for more skin cancer checks AAP - 05-09-2014
World-leading dermatologists say there needs to be even greater awareness of skin checks for changes that could be cancerous. More must be
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Moles increase melanoma risk fourfold AAP - 04-09-2014
People with moles are 4.6 times more likely to develop melanomas than those without, researchers say. [subscribe] Having moles on your
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Double mastectomy won't lift survival rate AAP - 03-09-2014
Researchers have tried to determine whether evidence shows double mastectomies lead to longer lives for breast cancer patients. [subscribe]
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Depression in cancer patients 'ignored' AAP - 28-08-2014
A British study says large numbers of cancer patients who suffer from depression never receive any kind of effective treatment. Large numbers
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NZ doctor 'forgot' to diagnose cancer AAP - 26-08-2014
A doctor in New Zealand has been criticised for forgetting to tell a patient that she probably had metastatic breast cancer. A doctor has been
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Immune cell find brings cancer cure closer AAP - 14-08-2014
Researchers have identified a protein that is vital for boosting the body's natural killers cells, which are the first line of defense against cancer.
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Salt injection 'kills cancer cells' AAP - 13-08-2014
Scientists have created a molecule that can cause cancer cells to die by carrying sodium and chloride ions into the cells. Scientists have
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